December 2013 Need some help

[caitiegirly07 31]

Hey everyone! I could use some help. I'm about 5 weeks out and apparently Mr. Grumps (my pouch) decided to make me a vegetarian. Every time I try to eat meat... He decides to mess up my day. Anyone have any suggestions as to things to eat? Also maybe some help on a good Vitamin schedule? Having a hard time remembering them. Thanks so much!!!

[focused 36]

im a few weeks further in and every time I eat Protein other than scrambled eggs I have problems.......need Protein and afraid of too much cholesterol...and I don't want to live on muscle milk ....cant wait to hear the responses you get

[BBdoodle 483]

LOL... I cannot do meat very well either and I just don't have the taste for it anymore either !! The only beef I eat is corned beef - go figure. I could live on eggs and veggies totally.

[KristinaRnY 455]

Beans and cottage cheese, have you tried meat substitutes? They are packed full of Protein... I like Morningstar grillers crumbles (ground beef substitute) and their veggie burgers are good too, they also have meatless meatballs and maybe try tofu? Tofu takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with but I can't do the texture.

[I'm losing it! 19]

Hey everyone! I could use some help. I'm about 5 weeks out and apparently Mr. Grumps (my pouch) decided to make me a vegetarian. Every time I try to eat meat... He decides to mess up my day. Anyone have any suggestions as to things to eat? Also maybe some help on a good Vitamin schedule? Having a hard time remembering them. Thanks so much!!!

Hello. I hope this might help you. I bought from Amazon (you can find in any drug store), a pill dispenser that is Sunday thru Saturday and has FOUR (4) spots for your daily pills. This allows me to seperate my Vitamins with Iron from my Calcium citrate etc. My boxes have Morning/Noon/Evening/Bed on them.....I normally take things around 9 am/1pm/5pm/8pm ish..........this dispenser is one big one that allows you to POP OUT that daily only and leave the rest at home...so, I have them on the go with me. I do my pills weekly along with my hubbys etc...it's easy, handy and I don't have to open up a zillion bottles each day, all day. For food ideas.....I am 6 weeks post op, gastric bypass. I have no issues with food. Doing a high Protein greek yogurt in am, lots of fish, shrimp, turkey and chicken. Plenty of cheese too. It's all about the Protein first! I am doing 1/3 cup per mini-meal. I am doing three meals a day, getting in TONS of Water (all zero calorie) and getting in about 65-80 grams of protein per day. Sometimes, I only get in about 50 grams.......it's tricky, but it's working! I am 37.5 pounds down in exactly six weeks....and I am losing one pound a day right now, (for the past 7 days). I hit a 13 day stall and was so upset! I was eating too many calories. So, I am down to 800 cal's max per day and I am losing like crazy. Good luck to you!!

[caitiegirly07 31]

Beans and cottage cheese, have you tried meat substitutes? They are packed full of protein... I like Morningstar grillers crumbles (ground beef substitute) and their veggie burgers are good too, they also have meatless meatballs and maybe try tofu? Tofu takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with but I can't do the texture. <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br>

Omg the meatballs would be amazing!! I'm literally going to the store now! ????

[caitiegirly07 31]

Hey everyone! I could use some help. I'm about 5 weeks out and apparently Mr. Grumps (my pouch) decided to make me a vegetarian. Every time I try to eat meat... He decides to mess up my day. Anyone have any suggestions as to things to eat? Also maybe some help on a good Vitamin schedule? Having a hard time remembering them. Thanks so much!!!

Hello. I hope this might help you. I bought from Amazon (you can find in any drug store), a pill dispenser that is Sunday thru Saturday and has FOUR (4) spots for your daily pills. This allows me to seperate my Vitamins with Iron from my calcium citrate etc. My boxes have Morning/Noon/Evening/Bed on them.....I normally take things around 9 am/1pm/5pm/8pm ish..........this dispenser is one big one that allows you to POP OUT that daily only and leave the rest at home...so, I have them on the go with me. I do my pills weekly along with my hubbys etc...it's easy, handy and I don't have to open up a zillion bottles each day, all day. For food ideas.....I am 6 weeks post op, gastric bypass. I have no issues with food. Doing a high Protein greek yogurt in am, lots of fish, shrimp, turkey and chicken. Plenty of cheese too. It's all about the Protein first! I am doing 1/3 cup per mini-meal. I am doing three meals a day, getting in TONS of Water (all zero calorie) and getting in about 65-80 grams of protein per day. Sometimes, I only get in about 50 grams.......it's tricky, but it's working! I am 37.5 pounds down in exactly six weeks....and I am losing one pound a day right now, (for the past 7 days). I hit a 13 day stall and was so upset! I was eating too many calories. So, I am down to 800 cal's max per day and I am losing like crazy. Good luck to you!!

Turns out my doctors had one (awesome pill minder) ))))))))))Thank you so much!!!

[KittyKat848 93]

Here's what works for me:

Ricotta bake

Cream cheese chicken in the crock pot

Baked tilapia

pureed chili

pureed sloppy joe meat

Creamed chicken in gravy (crockpot)

I tried tuna. Thought I'd die.

:-)

[caitiegirly07 31]

Hey everyone! I could use some help. I'm about 5 weeks out and apparently Mr. Grumps (my pouch) decided to make me a vegetarian. Every time I try to eat meat... He decides to mess up my day. Anyone have any suggestions as to things to eat? Also maybe some help on a good Vitamin schedule? Having a hard time remembering them. Thanks so much!!!

Hello. I hope this might help you. I bought from Amazon (you can find in any drug store), a pill dispenser that is Sunday thru Saturday and has FOUR (4) spots for your daily pills. This allows me to seperate my Vitamins with Iron from my calcium citrate etc. My boxes have Morning/Noon/Evening/Bed on them.....I normally take things around 9 am/1pm/5pm/8pm ish..........this dispenser is one big one that allows you to POP OUT that daily only and leave the rest at home...so, I have them on the go with me. I do my pills weekly along with my hubbys etc...it's easy, handy and I don't have to open up a zillion bottles each day, all day. For food ideas.....I am 6 weeks post op, gastric bypass. I have no issues with food. Doing a high Protein greek yogurt in am, lots of fish, shrimp, turkey and chicken. Plenty of cheese too. It's all about the Protein first! I am doing 1/3 cup per mini-meal. I am doing three meals a day, getting in TONS of Water (all zero calorie) and getting in about 65-80 grams of protein per day. Sometimes, I only get in about 50 grams.......it's tricky, but it's working! I am 37.5 pounds down in exactly six weeks....and I am losing one pound a day right now, (for the past 7 days). I hit a 13 day stall and was so upset! I was eating too many calories. So, I am down to 800 cal's max per day and I am losing like crazy. Good luck to you!!

Oh and way to go! Your weight loss is amazing

[caitiegirly07 31]

Here's what works for me:<br> Ricotta bake<br> Cream cheese chicken in the crock pot<br> Baked tilapia<br> pureed chili<br> pureed sloppy joe meat<br> Creamed chicken in gravy (crockpot)<br><br> I tried tuna. Thought I'd die. <br><br> :-)

Yum! How do you make the cream cheese chicken? Or ricotta bake?

[KittyKat848 93]

I got this recipe from the world according to egg face. It's very easy on the tummy and yummy, too!

Shelly's Baked Ricotta

8 oz of Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 large Egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. I usually made it first in the oven and heated the leftovers in the microwave.

Cream Cheese chicken

1 package of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

1 block of cream cheese

1 packet of zesty Italian dressing seasoning (You can find this right by all the salad dressings)

2 cans cream of low fat chicken Soup

Put it all in the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours. My crockpot runs hot, and I cook it on low. When it's done, I serve it over noodles for my family. I take some and puree it a bit and store in 3 oz containers. It's yummy and goes down well.

[terry1118 1,274]

Here's what works for me:

Ricotta bake

Cream cheese chicken in the crock pot

Baked tilapia

pureed chili

pureed sloppy joe meat

Creamed chicken in gravy (crockpot)

I tried tuna. Thought I'd die.

:-)

Even eight months out I can't do tuna or chicken. :-)

[caitiegirly07 31]

I got this recipe from the world according to egg face. It's very easy on the tummy and yummy, too!

Shelly's Baked Ricotta

8 oz of Ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 large Egg, beaten

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

salt & pepper to taste

1/2 cup Marinara Sauce

1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. I usually made it first in the oven and heated the leftovers in the microwave.

Cream Cheese chicken

1 package of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

1 block of cream cheese

1 packet of zesty Italian dressing seasoning (You can find this right by all the salad dressings)

2 cans cream of low fat chicken Soup

Put it all in the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours. My crockpot runs hot, and I cook it on low. When it's done, I serve it over noodles for my family. I take some and puree it a bit and store in 3 oz containers. It's yummy and goes down well.

I got this recipe from the world according to egg face. It's very easy on the tummy and yummy, too!

Shelly's Baked Ricotta

8 oz of Ricotta Cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 large Egg, beaten

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

salt & pepper to taste

1/2 cup Marinara Sauce

1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish. Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. I usually made it first in the oven and heated the leftovers in the microwave.

Cream Cheese Chicken

1 package of boneless, skinless, chicken breasts

1 block of cream cheese

1 packet of zesty Italian dressing seasoning (You can find this right by all the salad dressings)

2 cans cream of low fat chicken soup

Put it all in the crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours. My crockpot runs hot, and I cook it on low. When it's done, I serve it over noodles for my family. I take some and puree it a bit and store in 3 oz containers. It's yummy and goes down well.

Thank you so much!!! i checked out her blog and its so helpful!

[KristinaRnY 455]

I'm curious because I like the flavor of ricotta but I cannot do the grainy gritty texture of it.. My question for those of you who have tried this recipe, does the consistency change becAuse it's baked with egg and Parmesan or is it still that gritty texture?

Edited January 30, 2014 by KristinaRnY

[KittyKat848 93]

I hesitated to answer because I've never thought of ricotta as gritty. I guess it is slightly though. I don't think the texture changes really. It sort of tastes like noodles-less lasagna.